Does my employer have to provide this?

Employees are entitled to an itemised pay statement for each payment of wages. You can also ask a former employer for copies relating to your employment.

What if I get no reply?

This letter is your evidence that you asked. If nothing happens, take advice from Acas, your union or Citizens Advice about the next step.

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Request your payslips

Employees are entitled to an itemised pay statement. This letter requests your payslips formally and in writing.

Your details

Full name Street and number

Postcode Town or city

Who are you writing to?

Name of the company or organisation Street and number

Postcode Town or city

Country

About your letter

Which period For example: January to March 2026, or the whole of the 2025 to 2026 tax year.Payroll or employee number (optional)

Preview of your letter

This is exactly what goes on paper.

Full name

Name of the company or organisation

25 July 2026

Re: Request for payslips

Dear Sir or Madam,

As my employer you are required to provide an itemised pay statement for each payment of wages. I ask you to send me the documents within fourteen days of the date of this letter, either electronically or by post.

Yours faithfully,

Full name

Email address We send your confirmation here.Send by recorded deliveryWith proof of posting and proof of delivery.

What to look out for

You often need payslips for a mortgage application, a tenancy reference, a benefit claim or your tax return.
A former employer should still be able to provide your payslips and your P60 for the relevant year.
Need your P60 or a P45 as well? Say so in the period field so it is included in the request.
Keep a copy of this letter as proof that you asked, and when.

FAQ

Does my employer have to provide this?: Employees are entitled to an itemised pay statement for each payment of wages. You can also ask a former employer for copies relating to your employment.
What if I get no reply?: This letter is your evidence that you asked. If nothing happens, take advice from Acas, your union or Citizens Advice about the next step.

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